A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About the Role
This position serves as a key financial partner for the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, owning budget development, cost control, and financial modeling to safeguard EBIT and revenue targets. You will drive data‑driven insights on product profitability and pipeline opportunities, while supporting R&D finance initiatives and best‑practice tool development across the organization.
What You Will Do
- Prepare New Product Introduction (NPI) program budget development and control.
- Performs and analyzes financial modeling, economic research, trends and studies subjects such as revenue, EBIT, investments, and cost against budget, variance analysis, forecasting, financial planning and expense comparisons by analysis of profit and loss statements.
- Analyze profitability of major product lines and future product pipeline opportunities to aid determination of new products and discontinuation of current products.
- Support business case development and provide analysis for management decision making.
- Monitors NPI projects spending and provide forecast and insight to support operational decision-making.
- Support R&D Finance Improvement initiative workstreams.
- Participate in developing tools, techniques and best practice approaches to support the ongoing development of the R&D Finance Team and the wider Finance community.
What You Need to Be Successful
- 5 years related experience in financial aspects of New Product Development or Introduction (NPD or NPI) processes with the consumer electronics or products industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
- Advanced ERP systems, Excel and Power Point skills. Working knowledge in SAP and Python preferred
- Good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously and drive them to completion.
- Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a global matrixed organization.
- Adaptable to changing demands and conditions.
- Self-aware, with a commitment to personal development and accountability.
What Makes You Eligible
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities without loss of accuracy or time.
- Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to submit to a background screening and drug test.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
